Opening days in Jerusalem: what's closed on samedi and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Jerusalem with known opening hours, 2 close on samedi. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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samedi in Jerusalem

2 closed · 4 open

Closed on samedi

Open on samedi

Western WallOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Israel Museum10:00–16:00
City of David9:00–15:00
Tower of David9:00–15:00

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Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	lun	mar	mer	jeu	ven	sam	dim
Western Wall	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h
Yad Vashem	9–19	9–14	9–16	9–19	9–13	✕	9–16
Israel Museum	10–16	16–20	10–16	10–16	10–14	10–16	✕
City of David	9–17	9–20	9–17	9–17	9–15	9–15	12–17
Tower of David	9–17	9–20	9–17	9–17	9–15	9–15	12–17
Mahane Yehuda Market	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–15	✕	8–19

Open late in Jerusalem

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Western WallOpen late until 24:00 on every day

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Jerusalem closed on samedi?

Some are. 2 of the 6 top sights in Jerusalem with known hours close on samedi: Yad Vashem, Mahane Yehuda Market. The other 4 are open.

What is open on dimanche in Jerusalem?

On dimanche, 5 of the 6 top sights in Jerusalem are open: Western Wall, Yad Vashem, City of David, Tower of David, Mahane Yehuda Market.

Which attractions in Jerusalem are open every day?

3 top sights in Jerusalem are open all seven days: Western Wall, City of David, Tower of David.

Which sights in Jerusalem are open late?

Western Wall stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Jerusalem).

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